Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours by
Ryan K. Stephens and Ronald R. Plew

SQL is a language used for querying
relational databases including those
used with Oracle, Microsoft SQL
Server and Microsoft Access. This
instructional book provides an
introduction to the query language
and provides lessons that teach you
how to use it. SQL topics covered in the book
include data structures, database objects,
normalization, manipulating data, database
transactions, queries, operations, sorting,
character functions, dates, tables, subqueries,
multiple queries, indexes, security and
advanced SQL solutions. The sections in the
book are divided into 24 one-hour lessons that
contain instruction and example coding
and syntax. The hour lessons also include
helpful question & answer and quizzes and exercises
to test what you have learned. The answers to the
quizzes can be found in the back of the book.

This book contains easy-to-follow instruction
from authors Ryan Stephens and Ronald R. Plew,
both Oracle Database Administrators and
professors that teach SQL in college courses.
A recommended book for those learning SQL
on their own or for use as an extra reference
book to follow along with a college course
or on the job training.

Using the Internet 4th Ed. by
Barbara Kassar

Using the Internet introduces the
Internet to the reader and provides
instruction on different ways to use
the Internet and how to get the most
value from it. The book is most
useful for beginners and contains
information on subjects such as:
getting online, using browsers,
searching for information, downloading
files and software, email, newsgroups,
finding news online, buying products
online, chatting, internet conferences
and setting up a website. The book also
contains a glossary, a list of employer
websites for the job hunter and a
shopper's guide for those interested
in online shopping. The instruction in
the book is enchanced with numbered
outlines, screenshots, examples,
shortcuts, and pitfalls
to avoid that
aid the reader in understanding the concept.

A very useful reference for the
novice looking for instruction on
where to start and how to get going.
In addition to instruction on using browsers,
email and surfing, the book also provides contains
helpful advice on finding
information online.